“So no, Boehner isn’t the main problem. He’s not charismatic and not persuasive, but it is unlikely anyone else could take over and do much better at this particular point in time. The problem is, the public agrees with Obama and the Democrats more than us. There is not a silent majority of traditional Americans out there ready to rise up and save the republic. That time has passed. We are a European social welfare state now, and will likely follow Greece’s path down the crapper.”
Can’t really argue with anything you wrote. America is turning away from freedom, from its traditions, heritage and its past, and there’s not much traditional Americans can really do about it.
In view of recent events (which occurred only a few miles away from me), looks like the fight to preserve the Second Amendment is in serious trouble, as well.
When I see your posts, I pay close attention. In view of what you wrote above, what do believe is left for conservatives in America? What would you do, for yourself and those close?
I don't know. In the past, I generally felt the public was mostly with is if/when we clearly explained what we stand for. Now I don't. Now I think it is pretty clear the a majority of the silent non voters ("adults" as pollsters call them), are actually even more supportive of Obama and the nanny state agenda.
I'd guess the public will move further and further left - at least until such time as those policies collapse the economy. The ability of Fed, banks, politicians, etc, to kick the can down the road is remarkable, so my hunch is we are just on the path of slow, steady decline.
As to political party's in the US. Well, they are designed to win elections. We are a 2 party system like it or not, and because of that the Republican party will reposition itself in a manner it thinks give it the best shot to win. The GOP will toss the social issues overboard is my best guess. I think you already see some of that from people like Sarah Palin and other tea party leaders who have made it a habit of offering support to Ron Paul and his followers.
I think the markets and Western economies are deeply unhealthy and are all basically in the same boat. Social welfare states like ours can't last. For conservatives I'd say be prepared for the possibility that things accelerate downward faster than most people anticipate. Politically though, we conservatives are just going to have to deal with knowing we are genuinely in the minority at the present time.